How many syllables in “deceiver”?
syllables in "deceiver"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · cei · ver
Letters
8
d · e · c · e · i · v · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “deceiver”
The word “deceiver” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · cei · ver. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deceiver" have?
"deceiver" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deceiver" into syllables?
"deceiver" is divided into syllables as: de · cei · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "deceiver"?
The Scrabble score for "deceiver" is 14 points.
Using “deceiver” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deceiver" (de · cei · ver) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “deceiver” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “deceiver”
The letters in “deceiver” can be rearranged to spell one other word: received.